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March 14, 2018

Publishing in PLoS One, scientists report that based on the existing scientific evidence related to e-cigarettes and optimistic assumptions about the relative harm of e-cigarette use compared to cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use currently represents more population-level harm than benefit. read more

June 26, 2017

Publishing in JAMA Pediatrics scientists report results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies that assessed initial use of e-cigarettes and subsequent cigarette smoking. read more

October 25, 2016

In line with the effects of smoking on appetite suppression the impact of e-cigarettes with nicotine and flavouring on appetite and weight control is explored in a paper published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research with the authors suggesting areas of further study. read more

June 13, 2016

The effect of e-cigarettes on the risk of taking up smoking is the subject of a paper published in the journal Pediatrics which reports that youths who never smoked but use e-cigarettes may have an increased risk of subsequently taking up smoking when they are legally allowed to purchase tobacco products. read more